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flyingpenguin
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10/30/07 - 04:49 PM

I am currently on H4, and not eligible for a social security number. But
PTAL requires a social security number.
Has anyone of the same situation got around and got the PTAL? Thank you very much.

smal
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10/30/07 - 05:18 PM

I tried.....but SSN office denied my request...

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flyingpenguin
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10/30/07 - 05:34 PM

thank you for replying. Then what did you do? Did you apply for PTAL without a SSN? I called Medical Board of California today, and every time I was directed to leave a message. Didn't even get a chance to talk to a person. So I sent them an email just now, still waiting for their reply.

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10/30/07 - 08:09 PM

When I started the process 8 months ago...I didn't know that SSN was required....Now all the other steps are complete but no SSN...SSN is last hiccup and no rounabout way... sad

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flyingpenguin
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10/30/07 - 08:36 PM

too bad. cmft
maybe we should find a job...

laura.petrescu
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11/01/07 - 05:09 PM

Hi pals, I've just got an email from my licence analyst, and she told that will send me a letter to support my application for a SSN!
If your application for PTAL is complete beside SS#, they will give you a letter to get a SSN! Don't give up!

smal
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11/01/07 - 05:49 PM

I took that letter to SSN office and was told that the mentioned cause in letter is not enough to get SSN.... mad

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GLO MD
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11/01/07 - 05:51 PM

Forget about PTAL if you don't have a SSN, it is sad but true, I've talked to everyone, just getting PTAL is not a reason to get a SSN they would not give it to you. shaking head

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drawen
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11/02/07 - 01:48 PM

Wow, I didn't know it was that hard, maybe before you pay the 505 dollars they should mention something about it! mad

flyingpenguin
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11/02/07 - 04:29 PM

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Maybe just forget about California.

Edited by flyingpenguin on 11/02/07 - 04:34 PM

flyingpenguin
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11/02/07 - 04:36 PM

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Hi, have you asked whether you can bypass an SSN? The social security office explicitaly told us we cannot get a SSN.
thank you

laura.petrescu wrote:
Hi pals, I've just got an email from my licence analyst, and she told that will send me a letter to support my application for a SSN!
If your application for PTAL is complete beside SS#, they will give you a letter to get a SSN! Don't give up!

GLO MD
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11/06/07 - 08:52 AM

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You can't bypass it!! I called the Medical Board of California and they told me that they would not issue a PTAL without a SSN. They just told me to get one!! disapproval

What a "polite" way to send all aliens away from their state!

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xthine
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11/06/07 - 06:33 PM

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^^Did they at least offer you advise on how you could get a SSN?

laura.petrescu
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11/09/07 - 12:26 PM

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Unfortunately, you're all right guys sad

We cannot get a SS# with that letter from MBC!!!! PTAL is not a good reason to get that #
AND... now what!?!?! After spending a bunch of $ and a ton of neurons....I'm so sad and frustrated!!
Anyway, SSA clerk said to try to get a EAD from INS...did anyone try this way!?!?! Is it possible to get a EAD on H4 visa!?? Or I'll spend time and money again for nothing!?
Any suggestions?! I just don't want to give up but it's harder and harder sad

Edited by laura.petrescu on 11/09/07 - 03:22 PM

xthine
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11/16/07 - 05:24 PM

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^^Pardon the question, but what is an EAD? Can you get that on a B1 visa?

We just came from the SSO, they did not give me a SS card since I am on a B1 visa. I was hoping to get an externship at Cedars Sinai here in CA, unfortunately the last few digits are required along with the CV.

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11/18/07 - 11:31 PM

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EAD is a working permit given to a person, most of the time before he/she gets a residency (GC). So it is very difficult to get an EAD with B1 visa unless you have an employer which is nevertheless near impossible or getting immigration....

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xthine
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11/19/07 - 11:48 AM

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Thank you for that Glo MD.

I would just like to clarify, do we need a PTAL for observership or externship in California?

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